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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3K2N7FZSXc November 3, 1969. Richard Nixon "Silent Majority" Address] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3K2N7FZSXc November 3, 1969. Richard Nixon "Silent Majority" Address] | ||
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*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5899400172693879410&ei=2Px9S4-7K6ruqAOGuqyRBw&q=richard+nixon+resignation+speech&hl=en#docid=3791217036968604903 CBS News. Walter Cronkite. 1972] Story on Watergate Break-In. | *[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5899400172693879410&ei=2Px9S4-7K6ruqAOGuqyRBw&q=richard+nixon+resignation+speech&hl=en#docid=3791217036968604903 CBS News. Walter Cronkite. 1972] Story on Watergate Break-In. | ||
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+ | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/0/0b/1972_9_Alice_Reports_pg.1.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 1] The first page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Discusses opening the McGovern for President Office and the Presidential Race. | ||
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+ | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/0/09/1972_9_Alice_Reports_pg.2.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 2] The second page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Discusses the formation of the club and a resolution in support of the Cesar Chavez lettuce boycott. | ||
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+ | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/2/2b/1972_9_Alice_Reports_pg_3.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 3] The third page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Reprints letters originally printed in the Village Voice, from Presidential Candidate George McGovern in response to a speech made by Kathleen Wilch at the Democratic National Convention opposing the 'gay rights plank'. | ||
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+ | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/4/46/1972_9_Alice_Reports_pg_4.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 4] The forth page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Editorial from Alice Club President Jim Foster criticizing Gay Activist Alliance 'zap' of George McGovern. A beginning to a long dialogue within LGBT advocates about activism versus pragmatism in politics. | ||
*[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/b/b7/1972_12_pg1-2_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1972. Pgs 1-2] Discussion of the beginnings of Alice, the national election, and Alice's purpose. | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/b/b7/1972_12_pg1-2_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1972. Pgs 1-2] Discussion of the beginnings of Alice, the national election, and Alice's purpose. | ||
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*[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/4/41/1975_7_pg_4_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1975, Pg 7] More on origins of Briggs Initiative | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/4/41/1975_7_pg_4_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1975, Pg 7] More on origins of Briggs Initiative | ||
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*[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/e/e4/1976_7_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1976] Alice delegates report on the 1976 Democratic Convention | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/e/e4/1976_7_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1976] Alice delegates report on the 1976 Democratic Convention | ||
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*[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/8/88/1977_12_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1977] San Francisco Mayor George Moscone makes several public commitments to the gay community | *[http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/images/8/88/1977_12_Alice_Reports.pdf Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1977] San Francisco Mayor George Moscone makes several public commitments to the gay community | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws3NEETKWx8 Juana Samayoa News Talk. 1978] Harry Britt guest on show upon being named Supervisor after death of Harvey Milk | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws3NEETKWx8 Juana Samayoa News Talk. 1978] Harry Britt guest on show upon being named Supervisor after death of Harvey Milk | ||
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*[http://articles.sfgate.com/2004-06-08/opinion/17428849_1_aids-in-san-francisco-aids-research-education-cases White, Allen, 2004. Reagan's AIDS Legacy / Silence equals death. ''San Francisco Chronicle'' June 8.] Editorial on Ronald Reagan's silence on AIDS during his Presidency. 1987 was the first year Reagan mentioned the word AIDS, after 20,000 people had already died. | *[http://articles.sfgate.com/2004-06-08/opinion/17428849_1_aids-in-san-francisco-aids-research-education-cases White, Allen, 2004. Reagan's AIDS Legacy / Silence equals death. ''San Francisco Chronicle'' June 8.] Editorial on Ronald Reagan's silence on AIDS during his Presidency. 1987 was the first year Reagan mentioned the word AIDS, after 20,000 people had already died. | ||
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*[http://motherjones.com/politics/2004/03/san-franciscos-winter-love Morford, Mark. March 1, 2004. San Francisco's "Winter of Love". ''Mother Jones''] Local columnist Mark Morford captures the feeling of pride among San Franciscans during the City's "Winter of Love". | *[http://motherjones.com/politics/2004/03/san-franciscos-winter-love Morford, Mark. March 1, 2004. San Francisco's "Winter of Love". ''Mother Jones''] Local columnist Mark Morford captures the feeling of pride among San Franciscans during the City's "Winter of Love". | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2004. 1st online edition of Alice Reports, recounting Mayor Newsom's February decision to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples on Valentines Day, 2004 |
*[http://www.viddler.com/explore/meerkat86/videos/15/ meerkat86, Hungary. 2/8/2008. 61 images of Gay and Lesbian Weddings] | *[http://www.viddler.com/explore/meerkat86/videos/15/ meerkat86, Hungary. 2/8/2008. 61 images of Gay and Lesbian Weddings] | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2004. Alice grows to 500 members |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2004 Candidate for President John Kerry's positions on LGBT issues |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2004 Interview with Democratic County Central Committee Chair Leslie Katz |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports,July, 2004 Alice Supports New Anti-Discrimination Movement for Castro Inclusion (Badlands) |
*[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=29613 Democratic National Party Platform, 2004] Under “A Strong American Community” - regarding LGBT rights the platform states: “We will enact the bipartisan legislation barring workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. We are committed to equal treatment of all service members and believe all patriotic Americans should be allowed to serve our country without discrimination, persecution, or violence… We support full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of our nation and seek equal responsibilities, benefits, and protections for these families. In our country, marriage has been defined at the state level for 200 years, and we believe it should continue to be defined there. We repudiate President Bush's divisive effort to politicize the Constitution by pursuing a "Federal Marriage Amendment." Our goal is to bring Americans together, not drive them apart.” | *[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=29613 Democratic National Party Platform, 2004] Under “A Strong American Community” - regarding LGBT rights the platform states: “We will enact the bipartisan legislation barring workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. We are committed to equal treatment of all service members and believe all patriotic Americans should be allowed to serve our country without discrimination, persecution, or violence… We support full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of our nation and seek equal responsibilities, benefits, and protections for these families. In our country, marriage has been defined at the state level for 200 years, and we believe it should continue to be defined there. We repudiate President Bush's divisive effort to politicize the Constitution by pursuing a "Federal Marriage Amendment." Our goal is to bring Americans together, not drive them apart.” | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2004 2004 Democratic National Convention Alice Delegates give report |
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− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2004 Alice Endorsements for November, 2004 election |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2004 2004 election get out the vote efforts |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2004 Reflections on why we lost the 2004 national election to George Bush |
'''2005''' | '''2005''' | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2005. Letters from Alice, Human Rights Campaign and others pushing back against the idea that same sex marriage and LGBT issues lost the 2004 election |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2005. Alice creates "Emeritus Board" to accommodate the massive club by allowing new members to join the working board, and allow longtime members to have a Board vote, but function more like an advisory Board. Alice Board meetings regularly host about 50 people at each Board meeting. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2005. Notes on one-year anniversary of Mayor Newsom's marriage directive (The Winter of Love) |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2005. Text from Judge Kramer's March, 2005 decision to strike down California's ban on same sex marriage |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2005. California Democratic Convention - LGBT Caucus and Alice members participate as the California Democratic Party reversed its position and came out in support of same sex marriage. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2005 Human Rights Commission Finding of racism at Badlands local bar and Alice letter to the Bay Area Reporter addressing the issue + letter from Alice Board member John Newsome giving background on the issue. |
*[http://www.sfbaytimes.com/index.php?sec=article&article_id=3762 San Francisco Bay Times, June, 2005] "SF Supes Condemn Racism at Badlands" | *[http://www.sfbaytimes.com/index.php?sec=article&article_id=3762 San Francisco Bay Times, June, 2005] "SF Supes Condemn Racism at Badlands" | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2005. Interview with Assemblyman Mark Leno on same sex marriage bill fight in California Legislature |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2005. Alice friend Phil Ting sworn in as City Assessor; LGBT Economic Development program discussed. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2005. Co-Chairs Scott Wiener and Laura Spanjian discuss years of work to build a better relationship between Harvey Milk Democratic Club and Alice. |
*[http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_marl8.htm Consultants for Religious Tolerance. ''Bill AB-19 reactivated as Bill AB 849: Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act'', September 2005] Analysis of Assembly Bill 849, Marriage Equality | *[http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_marl8.htm Consultants for Religious Tolerance. ''Bill AB-19 reactivated as Bill AB 849: Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act'', September 2005] Analysis of Assembly Bill 849, Marriage Equality | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2005. Alice November 2005 Election Endorsements |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2005. Harvey Milk and Alice Democratic Club Co-Chairs reflect on shared work by two clubs in fighting Governor Schwarzenegger's conservative measures in special election. |
*[http://www.eqca.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=9oINKWMCF&b=402977&ct=474507 Equality California. AB 1400 - Civil Rights Act of 2005] Legislative Summary of AB 1400, 2005, regarding public accommodations protections for LGBT Californians. | *[http://www.eqca.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=9oINKWMCF&b=402977&ct=474507 Equality California. AB 1400 - Civil Rights Act of 2005] Legislative Summary of AB 1400, 2005, regarding public accommodations protections for LGBT Californians. | ||
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− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2006. Laura Spanjian talks about Alice progress during her two years as co-chair. Alice joins community letter to protest police video. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2006. District Attorney Kamala Harris discusses criminal justice issues related to the transgender community |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2006. Former Alice Co-Chair Laura Spanjian appointed to Democratic County Central Committee; Nancy Pelosi urges action on hate crimes prevention law. |
*[http://ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=690 Bay Area Reporter, March, 2006] Story on Kamala Harris announcement of 'panic defense' conference, among District Attorney's, to combat 'gay panic' and 'trans panic' legal defense charade. | *[http://ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=690 Bay Area Reporter, March, 2006] Story on Kamala Harris announcement of 'panic defense' conference, among District Attorney's, to combat 'gay panic' and 'trans panic' legal defense charade. | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2006. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi reports on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit legislation. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2006. Alice Treasurer Jim Maloney discusses Military Education Initiative organization to overturn "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2006. June Primary Gubernatorial Election get out the vote issue. (Phil Angelides) |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2006. Reflections on 25th Anniversary of discovery of AIDS. Three longstanding members of the local San Francisco community, Frederick Hobson, Eric Rofes and Joe Dignan pass away. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2006. Interview with Democratic Central Committee Chair Scott Wiener; District Attorney Kamala Harris discusses Hate Crimes and Gay/Transgender Panic issue. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2006. Alice Co-Chair Rebecca Prozan discusses the passing of deeply loved San Francisco Supervisor Sue Bierman. Bierman was a local hero who first got on the local political scene fighting against developers for open space areas. She became one of the few local figures who was adored by almost every corner of local politics due to her sincerity and graciousness - it didn't matter where you sat on the political arena. She was a one-of-a-kind and San Franciscans continue to miss her. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2006. November 2006 election endorsements. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2006. Pre-Election rally details with Bill Clinton, Rahm Emmanuel, and Nancy Pelosi at the Warfield in San Francisco. |
* [http://ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=690 Szymanski, Zak. 2006. Harris Announces ‘Panic Defense’ Conference. ''Bay Area Reporter. '' March 30.] | * [http://ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=690 Szymanski, Zak. 2006. Harris Announces ‘Panic Defense’ Conference. ''Bay Area Reporter. '' March 30.] | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2006. Speaker Designate Nancy Pelosi talks about the future. Alice get out the vote efforts helped lead to more than 70% turnout in many precincts during this "democratic wave" election. |
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− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2007. Alice Co-Chair Scott Wiener discusses overview of Alice achievements over the last couple years during his term as Co-Chair. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK83SgfQ53M CSPAN Video Footage January, 2007] Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the House | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK83SgfQ53M CSPAN Video Footage January, 2007] Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the House | ||
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*[http://articles.sfgate.com/2007-01-31/bay-area/17229062_1_mental-health-hormone-therapy-employee-benefits San Francisco Chronicle, January, 2007] Story on "More US Employers Cover Sex Transition Surgery" citing San Francisco as a model. | *[http://articles.sfgate.com/2007-01-31/bay-area/17229062_1_mental-health-hormone-therapy-employee-benefits San Francisco Chronicle, January, 2007] Story on "More US Employers Cover Sex Transition Surgery" citing San Francisco as a model. | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2007. Julius Turman, 1st African American Co-Chair of Alice elected January, 2007, discusses his goals for the club. Also, Alice writes joint community letter condemning racist hate crime against Guy Clark's local Castro flower business. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2007. Mark Leno "Why I'm Running for State Senate". |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2007. "20 Years of Acting Up" - several stories on the 20 year anniversary of Act-Up and its national impact. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2007. Alice discusses early endorsements process and responds to criticism of early endorsement process from the Bay Area Reporter. |
*[http://www.sfbg.com/blogs/politics/2007/05/theresa_sparks_takes_over_lead.html Schulz, G.W. San Francisco Bay Guardian Politics Blog, May 10, 2007] Theresa Sparks becomes President of the SF Police Commission | *[http://www.sfbg.com/blogs/politics/2007/05/theresa_sparks_takes_over_lead.html Schulz, G.W. San Francisco Bay Guardian Politics Blog, May 10, 2007] Theresa Sparks becomes President of the SF Police Commission | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2007. Theresa Sparks discusses her election to President of the San Francisco Police Commission. |
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7818779943106373966# 2007 Video Footage - Arthur Bruzzone's San Francisco Unscripted] Theresa Sparks, President of the San Francisco Police Commission | *[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7818779943106373966# 2007 Video Footage - Arthur Bruzzone's San Francisco Unscripted] Theresa Sparks, President of the San Francisco Police Commission | ||
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*[http://ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=1942 Bay Area Reporter June, 2007] Story on Transgender Health six years after City passed landmark transgender health legislation. | *[http://ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=1942 Bay Area Reporter June, 2007] Story on Transgender Health six years after City passed landmark transgender health legislation. | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2007. Story on Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Presidential Candidate John Edwards, attending the June, 2007 Alice Pride Breakfast. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2007. Discussion of controversial new version of Employment Non-Discrimination Act. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2007. Alice Co-Chairs urge early endorsement for Tom Ammiano for State Assembly. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2007. Tom Ammiano thanks Alice for early endorsement in State Assembly race. |
*[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/10/18/BAEBSRK8D.DTL SF Chronicle, 10/18/2007, Jim Rivaldo (Harvey Milk's Political Consultant) Obituary] | *[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/10/18/BAEBSRK8D.DTL SF Chronicle, 10/18/2007, Jim Rivaldo (Harvey Milk's Political Consultant) Obituary] | ||
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*[http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=2323 Bay Area Reporter, 10/18/2007, Jim Rivaldo (Harvey Milk's Political Consultant) Obituary] | *[http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=2323 Bay Area Reporter, 10/18/2007, Jim Rivaldo (Harvey Milk's Political Consultant) Obituary] | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2007. Several Alice members write columns against an Employment Non-Discrimination Act that would exclude transgender people. Alice begins campaign for an inclusive ENDA. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUudjK0836M Video Footage November, 2007 Harvey Milk Memorial March] Carole Migden Speaks | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUudjK0836M Video Footage November, 2007 Harvey Milk Memorial March] Carole Migden Speaks | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2007. Bay Area Democrats respond to the Cosco Busan oil spill. |
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'''2008''' | '''2008''' | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2008. Rebecca Prozan talks about Alice achievements over her two years as Co-Chair. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2008. Susan Christian, first African American woman elected Co-Chair of Alice, talks about her vision for the club. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2008. In Memoriam Congressman Tom Lantos; and Mark Leno thanks Alice for successful signature drive to place his name on ballot for State Senate. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prdMd0fOiOs Video Footage, March, 2008] Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi endorses Mark Leno for State Senate | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prdMd0fOiOs Video Footage, March, 2008] Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi endorses Mark Leno for State Senate | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2008. Alice field organizing updates. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2008. Alice Reports editor Reese Aaron Isbell discusses specifics of Alice's get out the vote organization and its importance to the work the club does. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2008. June California Primary Election endorsements and get out the vote efforts. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwaVD7AWYng&feature=related Video Collage June, 2008] Wedding of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, first same sex couple to get married in San Francisco by Gavin Newsom in 2004 during the "Winter of Love; First couple to be married by Gavin Newsom again in June, 2008 after the California Supreme Court ruled the ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional; and also, the couple were the founders of the first lesbian rights organization, the Daughters of Bilitis, founded in San Francisco in 1955 (For more history on the Daughters of Bilitis, consult [http://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Politics-Communities-John-DEmilio/dp/0226142671 Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities, The Making of a Homosexual Minority in the United States, 1940-1970, by John D'Emilio]). | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwaVD7AWYng&feature=related Video Collage June, 2008] Wedding of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, first same sex couple to get married in San Francisco by Gavin Newsom in 2004 during the "Winter of Love; First couple to be married by Gavin Newsom again in June, 2008 after the California Supreme Court ruled the ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional; and also, the couple were the founders of the first lesbian rights organization, the Daughters of Bilitis, founded in San Francisco in 1955 (For more history on the Daughters of Bilitis, consult [http://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Politics-Communities-John-DEmilio/dp/0226142671 Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities, The Making of a Homosexual Minority in the United States, 1940-1970, by John D'Emilio]). | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2008. Letter from Alice to the Human Rights Campaign expressing refusal to participate in HRC dinner due to the HRC's "refusal to advocate for an inclusive ENDA". Recap of June election results. Letters from Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to Alice. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7CykYlDevI&feature=fvw July 4th, 2008, news footage on death of Senator Jesse Helms] Helms was an opponent of AIDS funding and an opponent of LGBT rights legislation | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7CykYlDevI&feature=fvw July 4th, 2008, news footage on death of Senator Jesse Helms] Helms was an opponent of AIDS funding and an opponent of LGBT rights legislation | ||
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*[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=78283 2008 Democratic National Party Platform] LGBT Platform Plank (notice Gender Identity added for first time) under the following: Sections on 1. AIDS under Affordable Healthcare; and 2. Global Health; And, 3. under section "A More Perfect Union", the platform states "Democrats will fight to end discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability in every corner of our country, because that's the America we believe in… We will pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act… We support the full inclusion of all families, including same-sex couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal responsibility, benefits, and protections. We will enact a comprehensive bipartisan employment non-discrimination act. We oppose the Defense of Marriage Act and all attempts to use this issue to divide us." | *[http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=78283 2008 Democratic National Party Platform] LGBT Platform Plank (notice Gender Identity added for first time) under the following: Sections on 1. AIDS under Affordable Healthcare; and 2. Global Health; And, 3. under section "A More Perfect Union", the platform states "Democrats will fight to end discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability in every corner of our country, because that's the America we believe in… We will pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act… We support the full inclusion of all families, including same-sex couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal responsibility, benefits, and protections. We will enact a comprehensive bipartisan employment non-discrimination act. We oppose the Defense of Marriage Act and all attempts to use this issue to divide us." | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2008. In Memoriam Del Martin. |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2008. November 2008 Presidential Election Alice Endorsements |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2008. Election issue. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FshIJMPief8 Video Footage November, 2008 Harvey Milk Memorial March] Mark Leno Speaks | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FshIJMPief8 Video Footage November, 2008 Harvey Milk Memorial March] Mark Leno Speaks | ||
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− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2009. Julius Turman reflects on Alice progress over his two years as Co-Chair. Alice joint letter on the fight over marriage equality after losing Proposition 8. Reflections on Barack Obama winning the Presidency. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgnWQOFInDE&feature=related Video Footage January, 2009] Nancy Pelosi speaks at Harvey Milk Building Dedication | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgnWQOFInDE&feature=related Video Footage January, 2009] Nancy Pelosi speaks at Harvey Milk Building Dedication | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO4SoCzv6Xc&feature=related CNN Video Footage, January, 2009] Senator Dianne Feinstein Opens Inaugural Ceremony for President-Elect Barack Obama | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO4SoCzv6Xc&feature=related CNN Video Footage, January, 2009] Senator Dianne Feinstein Opens Inaugural Ceremony for President-Elect Barack Obama | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2009. Co-Chairs discuss aftermath of Proposition 8. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hys73yX9P_s February, 2009 GLBT Historical Society of Northern California Video Footage "Milk Skimmed" part 1] Gwen Craig remembers Harvey Milk | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hys73yX9P_s February, 2009 GLBT Historical Society of Northern California Video Footage "Milk Skimmed" part 1] Gwen Craig remembers Harvey Milk | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOZ-ILHstYw February, 2009 GLBT Historical Society of Northern California Video Footage "Milk Skimmed" part 2] Gwen Craig remembers Harvey Milk, continued | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOZ-ILHstYw February, 2009 GLBT Historical Society of Northern California Video Footage "Milk Skimmed" part 2] Gwen Craig remembers Harvey Milk, continued | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2009. Alice recollections five years after the "Winter of Love" |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QsgG_tuxsc Video Footage, Commonwealth Club, March 11, 2009] Mayor Gavin Newsom discusses "marriage equality" and the Democratic Party | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QsgG_tuxsc Video Footage, Commonwealth Club, March 11, 2009] Mayor Gavin Newsom discusses "marriage equality" and the Democratic Party | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyIwOeCxQ8s&eurl=http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2009/03/video-senator-dianne-feinstein-and-la-mayor-antonio-villaraigosa-at-hrcs-la-dinner/ Human Rights Campaign Dinner] Dianne Feinstein talks about meeting with a 'gay group in 1969' (8:45 minutes into speech), and that group was the Society for Individual Rights, who's members would later form the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club in 1971 | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyIwOeCxQ8s&eurl=http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2009/03/video-senator-dianne-feinstein-and-la-mayor-antonio-villaraigosa-at-hrcs-la-dinner/ Human Rights Campaign Dinner] Dianne Feinstein talks about meeting with a 'gay group in 1969' (8:45 minutes into speech), and that group was the Society for Individual Rights, who's members would later form the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club in 1971 | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2009. Special Election endorsements |
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports,May, 2009. Co-Chairs discuss upcoming decision by California Supreme Court on constitutionality of Proposition 8. |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6dQ9HthKk8 Video Footage of Willie Brown, July, 2009] "How I got into politics" | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6dQ9HthKk8 Video Footage of Willie Brown, July, 2009] "How I got into politics" | ||
− | * | + | * Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2009. Notes from Alice Co-Chairs who attended the Equality Summit on marriage in San Bernadino. |
*[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=49385 San Francisco Chronicle Blog, October 12, 2009] Republican Governor Schwarzenegger signs law establishing May 22 as "Harvey Milk Annual Commemorative Day" in California. | *[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=49385 San Francisco Chronicle Blog, October 12, 2009] Republican Governor Schwarzenegger signs law establishing May 22 as "Harvey Milk Annual Commemorative Day" in California. | ||
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Below is a collection of sources that were used as documentation to support the History of the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club 1971-2004 Exhibit, and the sources are organized in a timeline from 1966 to the present. Special thanks to the GLBT Historical Society of Northern California for preserving the Alice Reports Newsletters and many other documents below.
1966
- Tenderblog, The. 25/06/2009. Remembering the San Francisco Compton's Cafeteria Riot (thetenderblog.com) Recounting the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Riot, the first known LGBT riot in US history.
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1969-1971
- In The Life Media. June, 2009. State of the Movement www.inthelifetv.org/html/episodes/74.html. Narration by Michael Billy. Video, 1969 Stonewall Riots discussed in the context of Stonewall's meaning for the LGBT Civil Rights Movement the following forty years.
- Clendinen, Dudley and Nagourney, Adam. 1999. Out for Good - The Struggle to Build a Gay Rights Movement in America. New York: Simon and Shuster Recounts Jim Foster organizing the Society for Individual Rights in 1964 and bringing the membership of this organization to become members of a chartered group of the Democratic Party called the "Alice B Toklas Memorial Democratic Club."
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1972
- Democratic National Party Platform, 1972 The "Gay Plank" which Jim Foster proposed was removed. The only language the Democratic Party left that remotely relates to homosexuality was under “The Right to be Different” section, and says “Americans should be free to make their own choice of life-styles and private habits without being subject to discrimination or prosecution.”
- CBS News. Walter Cronkite. 1972 Story on Watergate Break-In.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 1 The first page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Discusses opening the McGovern for President Office and the Presidential Race.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 2 The second page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Discusses the formation of the club and a resolution in support of the Cesar Chavez lettuce boycott.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 3 The third page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Reprints letters originally printed in the Village Voice, from Presidential Candidate George McGovern in response to a speech made by Kathleen Wilch at the Democratic National Convention opposing the 'gay rights plank'.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1972. Pg 4 The forth page of the first issue of Alice Reports, Newsletter for the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club. Editorial from Alice Club President Jim Foster criticizing Gay Activist Alliance 'zap' of George McGovern. A beginning to a long dialogue within LGBT advocates about activism versus pragmatism in politics.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1972. Pgs 1-2 Discussion of the beginnings of Alice, the national election, and Alice's purpose.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1972, pgs 3-4 More discussion of Alice formation logistics, working with Phil Burton and Willie Brown to pay for office space, and discussion of Alice's involvement in the National election
1973
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 1973 Alice delegates notes on participation in the California Democratic Convention
- Lamberg, Lynne. Soulforce, August 12, 1998. Gay Is Okay With APA (American Psychiatric Association) Story on the history of the American Psychiatric Association 1973 removal of homosexuality from being categorized as a mental disorder.
1975
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 1975, Page 1 Teamster Local 888 Letter in support of gay rights - Alice and gay advocates partner in the Coors Boycott and build an alliance
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 1975, Pgs 2-3 More background on union & gay collaboration + more discussion of Alice organizing logistics
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 1975, Cover Victory with passage of California's Consensual Sex Law
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 1975, Pgs 2-3 In depth background on the Consensual Sex Law fight + Alice supports Moscone for Mayor
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1975, Pgs 1-2 Backlash against consensual sex law. This backlash would build into an organized effort in following years led by State Senator Briggs to place Measure 6 on the 1978 state ballot to ban gay people from being teachers.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1975, Pg 4 More on origins of Briggs Initiative
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1975, Pg 7 More on origins of Briggs Initiative
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1976
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 1976 Jane Fonda speaks at Alice
- Carter, Jimmy. 1998. Living Faith. Three Rivers Press. Excerpt of Jimmy Carter Recollections on 1976 Election Year interview with Playboy Magazine
- Mediaburn Archive. December 4, 2009. (http://mediaburnarchive.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/gay-rights-activists-1976/) Video Coverage of gay protesters outside Democratic National Convention, 1976.
- Democratic National Party Platform, 1976 No "gay plank" in this 1976 Party Platform
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1976 Alice delegates report on the 1976 Democratic Convention
1977
- Moral Majority Coalition. "Moral Majority Timeline" Begins, 1977.
- Inside Story. August 30, 1990. Video News Retrospective of Anita Bryant
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 1977 Alice helps organize the fight in Dade County Florida
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1977 Pride Parade - Willie Brown, Art Agnos, Carol Ruth Silver
- Stonewall Democratic Club, Los Angeles. Newsletter, November 1977, pg. 1 The Stonewall Democratic Club was chartered in Los Angeles by Morris Kight in 1975. This edition of the Stonewall newsletter recounts the formation of the club. Stonewall later became a national alliance of LGBT Democratic Clubs and San Francisco had a Stonewall chapter through much of the 1970's and 1980's, but the chapter disbanded.
- Stonewall Democratic Club, Los Angeles. Newsletter, November 1977, pg. 2 Stonewall Democratic Club History continued.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1977 San Francisco Mayor George Moscone makes several public commitments to the gay community
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1978
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 1978 Alice grows to 302 members
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, January, 1978 First issue of Gay Vote, the newsletter of the Gay Democratic Club (later named the Harvey Milk Democratic Club) Cover of newsletter.
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, January, 1978 First issue of Gay Vote, the newsletter of the Gay Democratic Club, pg 2 (discusses why the club formed)
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, November, 1978 Newsletter of the Gay Democratic Club story on Wayne Friday, columnist for the Bay Area Reporter and leader of the Tavern Guild talking about the Coors Boycott and the general importance of bars to gay community organizing.
- Juana Samayoa News Talk. 1978 Episode with Pro-Briggs Initiative Talk Show Guest
- Juana Samayoa News Talk. 1978 Episode with Harvey Milk discussing the Briggs Initiative
- NBC News, November 10, 2008. Thirty-year retrospective coverage of the Jim Jones Massacre of 1978.
- NBC News, November 27, 1978. News coverage of murder of Mayor Moscone and Harvey Milk.
- November 27, 1978. Newsreel Footage Footage of Harvey Milk & George Moscone's Assasination and Dan White's arrest.
- Milk, Harvey. November 18, 1977. Audio record. Audio tape made by Harvey Milk to be played upon the event of his death. Harvey Milk was assassinated by Dan White on November 27, 1978.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 1978 Death of Harvey Milk, recounting his life and impact on politics
- Juana Samayoa News Talk. 1978 Harry Britt guest on show upon being named Supervisor after death of Harvey Milk
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1979
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 1979 Recounting the Dan White trial and local upheaval + police incident at "Pegs Place", a lesbian bar.
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, August, 1979 Story of Police incident at Peg's Place. (pg 1)
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, August, 1979 Story of Police incident at Peg's Place. (pg 2)
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 1979 Alice endorses Supervisor Britt
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, July, 1979 Harvey Milk Democratic Club newsletter story on Arthur Evans, Gay Liberation Front founding member who moved to San Francisco and became active in local politics.
1980
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 1980, pg 1 Democratic National Convention - 1st Adoption of "Gay Plank"
- 1980 Democratic National Party Platform Gay platform plank is under "Civil Rights" and states "All groups must be protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, language, age, sex or sexual orientation.”
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 1980, pg 2 Democratic National Convention + Carter, Reagan on Gay issues
1981
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 1981, pg 1 Police and Sheriff's Issues discussed
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 1981, pg 2 Sheriff's Issues continued & National Gay Rights Bills Discussed
- Avert.org. History and Science of HIV and AIDS The first reported cases of AIDS were in March, 1981
1982
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 1982 "National Association of Gay and Lesbian Democratic Clubs" Founded
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 1982 Gender divisions discussed
- NBC Nightly News 06/17/1982. Tom Brokaw Footage of NBC Earliest News Report on AIDS, 1982.
1983
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 1983 Feinstein recall fight & "Demand Cash to Fight AIDS Crisis"
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, February, 1983 Milk Club debates Feinstein Recall
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 1983 Senator Cranston hires lesbian Jo Kuney
1984
- Democratic National Convention, San Francisco, July 16, 1984 "Tale of Two Cities" speech by Mario Cuomo
- Democratic National Convention, San Francisco, July 18, 1984 Jesse Jackson Democratic Convention Address
- 1984 Democratic National Party Platform "Gay Plank" under “Chapter II, Justice, Dignity, Opportunity – Introduction” “Government has a special responsibility to those whom society has historically prevented from enjoying the benefits of full citizenship for reasons of race, religion, sex, age, national origin and ethnic heritage, sexual orientation, or disability.”
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1985
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 1985 Looking back at 1984 and fight against AIDS
- 1985 Channel 4 News. Rock Hudson (http://mustbetv.net/breaking.html) News story discusses Rock Hudson's "mystery illness" and experimental treatments in France for AIDS not available in the US. The experimental treatments discussed in the video were scientific beginnings of work that would lead to development and mass use of Protease Inhibitors to fight HIV/AIDS. The video also reminds us of the uncertainty people lived with before effective HIV treatments were available.
- Bellis, Mary. History of Protease Inhibitors, The. (About.com) History of Protease Inhibitors, a 'breakthrough' drug in fight against AIDS
- Stonewall Democratic Club, San Francisco Chapter. Newsletter, June, 1985 edition Discusses efforts to engage voters in participating in all three San Francisco Democratic Clubs, Alice, the Harvey Milk Club, and Stonewall San Francisco Chapter.
- The Names Project Foundation. History of the Quilt November, 1985, San Francisco activist Cleve Jones conceives of the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
1986
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 1986 Alice confronts KQED over defamatory story on man with AIDS
1987
- Lesbian Agenda for Action Records, 1987-1991 Guide to records available at San Francisco Public Library Hormel Center
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 1987 Nancy Pelosi seeks Alice Endorsement in race for Congress against Harry Britt
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 1987 pgs 1 & 4 Alice Reports Interview with Presidential Candidate Al Gore
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 1987 pgs 5 Pelosi's work on "lesbian, gay and AIDS issues"
- White, Allen, 2004. Reagan's AIDS Legacy / Silence equals death. San Francisco Chronicle June 8. Editorial on Ronald Reagan's silence on AIDS during his Presidency. 1987 was the first year Reagan mentioned the word AIDS, after 20,000 people had already died.
1988
- Stonewall Democratic Club, San Francisco Chapter. Newsletter, January, 1988 Report on Alice, Milk and Stonewall meeting to discuss shared political goals and building a better working relationship.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 1988 Alice supports lesbian Roberta Achtenberg in race for Assembly
- Democratic National Convention, 1988 Jesse Jackson Rainbow Coalition Speech
- 1988 Democratic National Party Platform "Gay Plank" under 9th “We Believe” section: “We believe that we honor our multicultural heritage by assuring equal access to government services, employment, housing, business enterprise and education to every citizen regardless of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, handicapping condition or sexual orientation.”
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 1988 Alice delegates report on 1988 Democratic National Convention
1989
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 1989 Story on LIFE Lobby, California's first major LGBT lobbying organization
- Bishop, Katherine. 1989. San Francisco Grants Recognition To Couples Who Aren't Married. New York Times. May 31. Politics/Education Section. San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Harry Britt passes San Francisco Domestic Partnership Ordinance that was later signed by Mayor Art Agnos. Britt had championed this effort and passed a similar ordinance in 1982 that was vetoed by Mayor Feinstein. Feinstein said the 1982 legislation was rushed and drafted poorly, and she later created a task force to establish domestic partnership, but efforts stalled until Britt's 1989 law was signed by Mayor Agnos. This law along with West Hollywood's, Berkeley's and other municipal ordinances, while offering few legal protections or benefits, set the stage for future California domestic partnership and marriage equality legislation.
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, Summer, 1989, pg 1. "A Short History of the Harvey Milk Club"
- Harvey Milk Democratic Club. Gay Vote, Summer, 1989, pg 1. "A Short History of the Harvey Milk Club" continued
1990
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 1990 Pam David, first out lesbian to serve on San Francisco Mayor's staff
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 1990 Story on Donna Hitchens, first lesbian elected to Superior Court Judge
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 1990 Jim Foster, founder of Alice & Society for Individual Rights, dies of AIDS
1991
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 1991 Former Alice President Robert Cramer dies of AIDS
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 1991 Alice President Robert Barnes expresses frustration at the challenge of keeping Alice together at a time when so many Alice friends were dying.
1992
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 1992 Brett Dean, partner of Robert Barnes dies of AIDS
- NBC Nightly News, November 10, 1992 News coverage on "The Year of the Woman"
- 1992 Democratic National Convention Bill Clinton Acceptance Speech, talks about gay people 43 minutes into speech.
- 1992 Democratic National Party Platform "Gay Plank" under “Civil Rights and Equal Rights” section of the platform, it states: “We will reverse the Bush Administration's assault on civil rights enforcement, and instead work to... aggressively prosecute hate crimes... provide civil rights protection for gay men and lesbians and an end to Defense Department discrimination”
1994
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 1994, pg.1 1994 Lavender Sweep Story
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 1994, pgs.2-3 1994 Lavender Sweep Story continued
1995
- The Advocate, October 17, 1995, Is there a New Mayor in San Francisco's Future? Story on Mayor's Race, Brown, Achtenberg, Jordan.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 1995, pg.1 Why Alice supports Brown for Mayor + Alice supports Carole Migden in run for Assembly. Carole had been chair of the Milk Club in earlier years, but at this point in her career she was the favorite of Alice, working closely with political consultant Robert Barnes.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 1995, pg.2 Willie Brown & Carole Migden stories continued.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 1995, pg.3 Carole Migden story continued.
1996
- San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Overview of the Equal Benefits Ordinance San Francisco Human Rights Commission document summarizing the 1996 San Francisco Equal Benefits Ordinance.
- 1996 Democratic National Party Platform "Gay Plank" under “The American Community” section, the platform states: “We continue to lead the fight to end discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation… We support continued efforts, like the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, to end discrimination against gay men and lesbians and further their full inclusion in the life of the nation.”
1998
- Human Rights Campaign. Press Release, December 1998 Urging Boycott of United Airlines over United Airlines initial opposition to the San Francisco Equal Benefits Ordinance
1999
- Foremant, Todd. 1999. San Francisco's Nondiscrimination in City Contracts and Benefits Ordinance: A New Approach to Winning Domestic Partnership Benefits. University of Pennsylvania Journal of Labor and Employment Law Vol. 2:2 Essay on SF Equal Benefits Ordinance
- National Center for Lesbian Rights. The Evolution of California's Domestic Partnership Law - A Timeline Timeline of Domestic Partnership Laws in California from 1999 to 2006.
- Hazen, Don. 4/26/2000. A Campaign Without Precedent: Tom Ammiano's Run for San Francisco Mayor. Alternet.org Story on 1999 Mayoral Race between Tom Ammiano and Willie Brown
2000
- Pabich, Dick. San Francisco Chronicle Obituary, January 3, 2000 Harvey Milk Campaign Consultant Dick Pabich dies from AIDS-related complications.
- San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Adopted Resolution, February, 2000 Establishing the Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task Force
- 2000 Democratic National Party Platform Several relatively lengthy sections added related to LGBT rights and AIDS, under "Hate Crimes", "Fighting Diseases", and "Fighting for Civil Rights and Inclusion".
2001
- San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Adopted Ordinance, March, 2001 San Francisco's Employer Notification Ordinance. The ordinance requires businesses to post the City's non-discrimination ordinance which includes categories such as transgender discrimination that at the time were not protected under state law.
- Gordon, Rachel. 2001. S.F. Set To Add Sex Change Benefits / City would be first to include option. San Francisco Chronicle, February 16. Story on San Francisco Transgender Health Benefit Ordinance.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2001 "Transgender Rights move to the forefront with leadership of Mark Leno and Dennis Herrera"
2002
- Smith, Matt. 2002. Mark of Effectiveness - Why Mark Leno ought to serve in the Assembly. SF Weekly February 27. Story on Mark Leno / Harry Britt race for Assembly.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2002 Alice supports Mark Leno in race for State Assembly.
2003
- Delgado, Ray. 2003. Transgender San Franciscan makes history as Woman of the Year. San Francisco Chronicle, April 4 Theresa Sparks - 1st Transgender Woman ever named California Legislature's Woman of the Year.
- California Legislature Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus. Press Release October 14, 2003 Press release regarding AB 17, California's statewide Equal Benefits Ordinance that was modeled after San Francisco's successful ordinance
- Business Wire. 8/3/2003 National Center for Lesbian Rights and Transgender Law Center Hail New California Law. AB 196 story on housing, employment protections for transgender people
- Badgett, Lee, PhD. & Sears, Bradley, Esq. August, 2003. The Bottom Line on Family Equality : The Impact of AB 205 on California's Businesses. UCLA's Williams Project on Sexual Orientation Law and the Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies (IGLSS) UCLA Study on the business benefits of Assembly Bill 2005 (Domestic Partnership)
- Transgender Law Center. AB 196: What it Means to You Fact Sheet by the Transgender Law Center on AB 196 regarding housing and employment protections for Transgender people.
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2004
- Calgary Newsworld, February, 2004. Shum Preston and Mike Meyers discuss their marriage along with the rush of 2,500 same sex couples to San Francisco get married on Valentines Day, 2004, when Mayor Gavin Newsom directed San Francisco's County Clerk to issue marriage certificates to same sex couples.
- Morford, Mark. March 1, 2004. San Francisco's "Winter of Love". Mother Jones Local columnist Mark Morford captures the feeling of pride among San Franciscans during the City's "Winter of Love".
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2004. 1st online edition of Alice Reports, recounting Mayor Newsom's February decision to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples on Valentines Day, 2004
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2004. Alice grows to 500 members
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2004 Candidate for President John Kerry's positions on LGBT issues
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2004 Interview with Democratic County Central Committee Chair Leslie Katz
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports,July, 2004 Alice Supports New Anti-Discrimination Movement for Castro Inclusion (Badlands)
- Democratic National Party Platform, 2004 Under “A Strong American Community” - regarding LGBT rights the platform states: “We will enact the bipartisan legislation barring workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. We are committed to equal treatment of all service members and believe all patriotic Americans should be allowed to serve our country without discrimination, persecution, or violence… We support full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of our nation and seek equal responsibilities, benefits, and protections for these families. In our country, marriage has been defined at the state level for 200 years, and we believe it should continue to be defined there. We repudiate President Bush's divisive effort to politicize the Constitution by pursuing a "Federal Marriage Amendment." Our goal is to bring Americans together, not drive them apart.”
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2004 2004 Democratic National Convention Alice Delegates give report
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2004 Alice Endorsements for November, 2004 election
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2004 2004 election get out the vote efforts
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2004 Reflections on why we lost the 2004 national election to George Bush
2005
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2005. Letters from Alice, Human Rights Campaign and others pushing back against the idea that same sex marriage and LGBT issues lost the 2004 election
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2005. Alice creates "Emeritus Board" to accommodate the massive club by allowing new members to join the working board, and allow longtime members to have a Board vote, but function more like an advisory Board. Alice Board meetings regularly host about 50 people at each Board meeting.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2005. Notes on one-year anniversary of Mayor Newsom's marriage directive (The Winter of Love)
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2005. Text from Judge Kramer's March, 2005 decision to strike down California's ban on same sex marriage
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2005. California Democratic Convention - LGBT Caucus and Alice members participate as the California Democratic Party reversed its position and came out in support of same sex marriage.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2005 Human Rights Commission Finding of racism at Badlands local bar and Alice letter to the Bay Area Reporter addressing the issue + letter from Alice Board member John Newsome giving background on the issue.
- San Francisco Bay Times, June, 2005 "SF Supes Condemn Racism at Badlands"
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2005. Interview with Assemblyman Mark Leno on same sex marriage bill fight in California Legislature
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2005. Alice friend Phil Ting sworn in as City Assessor; LGBT Economic Development program discussed.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2005. Co-Chairs Scott Wiener and Laura Spanjian discuss years of work to build a better relationship between Harvey Milk Democratic Club and Alice.
- Consultants for Religious Tolerance. Bill AB-19 reactivated as Bill AB 849: Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, September 2005 Analysis of Assembly Bill 849, Marriage Equality
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2005. Alice November 2005 Election Endorsements
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2005. Harvey Milk and Alice Democratic Club Co-Chairs reflect on shared work by two clubs in fighting Governor Schwarzenegger's conservative measures in special election.
- Equality California. AB 1400 - Civil Rights Act of 2005 Legislative Summary of AB 1400, 2005, regarding public accommodations protections for LGBT Californians.
2006
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2006. Laura Spanjian talks about Alice progress during her two years as co-chair. Alice joins community letter to protest police video.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2006. District Attorney Kamala Harris discusses criminal justice issues related to the transgender community
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2006. Former Alice Co-Chair Laura Spanjian appointed to Democratic County Central Committee; Nancy Pelosi urges action on hate crimes prevention law.
- Bay Area Reporter, March, 2006 Story on Kamala Harris announcement of 'panic defense' conference, among District Attorney's, to combat 'gay panic' and 'trans panic' legal defense charade.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2006. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi reports on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit legislation.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2006. Alice Treasurer Jim Maloney discusses Military Education Initiative organization to overturn "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2006. June Primary Gubernatorial Election get out the vote issue. (Phil Angelides)
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2006. Reflections on 25th Anniversary of discovery of AIDS. Three longstanding members of the local San Francisco community, Frederick Hobson, Eric Rofes and Joe Dignan pass away.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2006. Interview with Democratic Central Committee Chair Scott Wiener; District Attorney Kamala Harris discusses Hate Crimes and Gay/Transgender Panic issue.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2006. Alice Co-Chair Rebecca Prozan discusses the passing of deeply loved San Francisco Supervisor Sue Bierman. Bierman was a local hero who first got on the local political scene fighting against developers for open space areas. She became one of the few local figures who was adored by almost every corner of local politics due to her sincerity and graciousness - it didn't matter where you sat on the political arena. She was a one-of-a-kind and San Franciscans continue to miss her.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2006. November 2006 election endorsements.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2006. Pre-Election rally details with Bill Clinton, Rahm Emmanuel, and Nancy Pelosi at the Warfield in San Francisco.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2006. Speaker Designate Nancy Pelosi talks about the future. Alice get out the vote efforts helped lead to more than 70% turnout in many precincts during this "democratic wave" election.
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2007
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2007. Alice Co-Chair Scott Wiener discusses overview of Alice achievements over the last couple years during his term as Co-Chair.
- CSPAN Video Footage January, 2007 Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the House
- San Francisco Chronicle, January, 2007 Story on "More US Employers Cover Sex Transition Surgery" citing San Francisco as a model.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2007. Julius Turman, 1st African American Co-Chair of Alice elected January, 2007, discusses his goals for the club. Also, Alice writes joint community letter condemning racist hate crime against Guy Clark's local Castro flower business.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2007. Mark Leno "Why I'm Running for State Senate".
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2007. "20 Years of Acting Up" - several stories on the 20 year anniversary of Act-Up and its national impact.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2007. Alice discusses early endorsements process and responds to criticism of early endorsement process from the Bay Area Reporter.
- Schulz, G.W. San Francisco Bay Guardian Politics Blog, May 10, 2007 Theresa Sparks becomes President of the SF Police Commission
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2007. Theresa Sparks discusses her election to President of the San Francisco Police Commission.
- 2007 Video Footage - Arthur Bruzzone's San Francisco Unscripted Theresa Sparks, President of the San Francisco Police Commission
- Bay Area Reporter June, 2007 Story on Transgender Health six years after City passed landmark transgender health legislation.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2007. Story on Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Presidential Candidate John Edwards, attending the June, 2007 Alice Pride Breakfast.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2007. Discussion of controversial new version of Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2007. Alice Co-Chairs urge early endorsement for Tom Ammiano for State Assembly.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2007. Tom Ammiano thanks Alice for early endorsement in State Assembly race.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2007. Several Alice members write columns against an Employment Non-Discrimination Act that would exclude transgender people. Alice begins campaign for an inclusive ENDA.
- Video Footage November, 2007 Harvey Milk Memorial March Carole Migden Speaks
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, December, 2007. Bay Area Democrats respond to the Cosco Busan oil spill.
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2008
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2008. Rebecca Prozan talks about Alice achievements over her two years as Co-Chair.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2008. Susan Christian, first African American woman elected Co-Chair of Alice, talks about her vision for the club.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2008. In Memoriam Congressman Tom Lantos; and Mark Leno thanks Alice for successful signature drive to place his name on ballot for State Senate.
- Video Footage, March, 2008 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi endorses Mark Leno for State Senate
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2008. Alice field organizing updates.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, May, 2008. Alice Reports editor Reese Aaron Isbell discusses specifics of Alice's get out the vote organization and its importance to the work the club does.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, June, 2008. June California Primary Election endorsements and get out the vote efforts.
- Video Collage June, 2008 Wedding of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, first same sex couple to get married in San Francisco by Gavin Newsom in 2004 during the "Winter of Love; First couple to be married by Gavin Newsom again in June, 2008 after the California Supreme Court ruled the ban on same sex marriage unconstitutional; and also, the couple were the founders of the first lesbian rights organization, the Daughters of Bilitis, founded in San Francisco in 1955 (For more history on the Daughters of Bilitis, consult Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities, The Making of a Homosexual Minority in the United States, 1940-1970, by John D'Emilio).
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, July, 2008. Letter from Alice to the Human Rights Campaign expressing refusal to participate in HRC dinner due to the HRC's "refusal to advocate for an inclusive ENDA". Recap of June election results. Letters from Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to Alice.
- July 4th, 2008, news footage on death of Senator Jesse Helms Helms was an opponent of AIDS funding and an opponent of LGBT rights legislation
- 2008 Democratic National Party Platform LGBT Platform Plank (notice Gender Identity added for first time) under the following: Sections on 1. AIDS under Affordable Healthcare; and 2. Global Health; And, 3. under section "A More Perfect Union", the platform states "Democrats will fight to end discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability in every corner of our country, because that's the America we believe in… We will pass the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act… We support the full inclusion of all families, including same-sex couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal responsibility, benefits, and protections. We will enact a comprehensive bipartisan employment non-discrimination act. We oppose the Defense of Marriage Act and all attempts to use this issue to divide us."
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, September, 2008. In Memoriam Del Martin.
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, October, 2008. November 2008 Presidential Election Alice Endorsements
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, November, 2008. Election issue.
- Video Footage November, 2008 Harvey Milk Memorial March Mark Leno Speaks
- Video Footage November, 2008 Mark Leno Speaks at Marriage Rally after loss of fight against Proposition 8 (Banning same sex marriage)
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2009
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, January, 2009. Julius Turman reflects on Alice progress over his two years as Co-Chair. Alice joint letter on the fight over marriage equality after losing Proposition 8. Reflections on Barack Obama winning the Presidency.
- Video Footage January, 2009 Nancy Pelosi speaks at Harvey Milk Building Dedication
- CNN Video Footage, January, 2009 Senator Dianne Feinstein Opens Inaugural Ceremony for President-Elect Barack Obama
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, February, 2009. Co-Chairs discuss aftermath of Proposition 8.
- February, 2009 GLBT Historical Society of Northern California Video Footage "Milk Skimmed" part 1 Gwen Craig remembers Harvey Milk
- February, 2009 GLBT Historical Society of Northern California Video Footage "Milk Skimmed" part 2 Gwen Craig remembers Harvey Milk, continued
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, March, 2009. Alice recollections five years after the "Winter of Love"
- Video Footage, Commonwealth Club, March 11, 2009 Mayor Gavin Newsom discusses "marriage equality" and the Democratic Party
- Human Rights Campaign Dinner Dianne Feinstein talks about meeting with a 'gay group in 1969' (8:45 minutes into speech), and that group was the Society for Individual Rights, who's members would later form the Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club in 1971
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, April, 2009. Special Election endorsements
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports,May, 2009. Co-Chairs discuss upcoming decision by California Supreme Court on constitutionality of Proposition 8.
- Video Footage of Willie Brown, July, 2009 "How I got into politics"
- Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club. Alice Reports, August, 2009. Notes from Alice Co-Chairs who attended the Equality Summit on marriage in San Bernadino.
- San Francisco Chronicle Blog, October 12, 2009 Republican Governor Schwarzenegger signs law establishing May 22 as "Harvey Milk Annual Commemorative Day" in California.
- November, 2009 San Francisco Magazine Story on Theresa Sparks, San Francisco's first transgender Human Rights Commissioner, and first transgender Police Commissioner.
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2010
- Huffington Post, February, 2010 The United States Tax Court overturns the IRS and determines that sex reassignment surgery is not a 'cosmetic' surgery, and the article explains how the City of San Francisco demonstrated the low cost of providing transgender healthcare benefits to transgender people.
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